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BUGGY TOP. No. 288,247. Patented Nov. 13, 1883.

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BUGGY TOP.

No. 288,247. Patented Nov. 13, 1883.

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SAYRES N. LEMON, OF GEYLON, ASSIGNOR OF TVO-THIRDS TO ADDISON.

H. INGHELL, OF HURON, OHIO, AND GEORGEF. GARDNER, OF HILLS- DALE, MICHIGAN.

BUGGY-TOP.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters'Patent No. 288,247,

dated November 13, 1883.

Application filed July 21, 1883. (X model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern.- 7

Be it known that I, SAYRES N. Lnxxow, a citizen of the United States, residing in Ceylon,

county of Erie, and State of Ohio, have in vented certain new and useful Improvements in Shifting-Rails; and I do hereby declare the following to be a' description of the manner of constructing and using the invention in such clear, full, concise, and exact terms as 1o to enable any person skilled in the art to which it appertains to construct and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, the principle of the invention be- 1 ing herein explained, and the best mode in which I have contemplatedapplying that principle, so as to distinguish it from other iDV6Iltions. 7

The object of this invention is to provide certain improvements upon the construction shown in Letters Patentlio. 24:9,535, granted to me November 15, 1881. These improvements are designed to embody the mechanical principle involved in the said patent in a 2 5 better and more practicable form thanis therein set forth.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a view in side perspective of the invention, the parts being shown in the position which they assume when 0 the buggy-top is swung to one side, Fig. 2

is a perspective, looking down upon the invention, the parts being shown in position such as when the buggy-top is in forward position. Fig. 3 is a rear view. Fig. 4 is a detail view in vertical cross-section through one of the slides of the goose-neck. Fig, 5 is a detail view representing the beveled projection and the incline, formed alike on each one -of the two hangers. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 are o respectively modifications herein explained. Secured to each one of the two sides of a buggy-seat is -a swinging piece, A, having its forward extremity pivoted in position. Each swinging piece extends longitudinally along 5 the top of the side of the seat, the rear extremity being provided with a small hanger,

a, from which depends a stud, b. Each one of two rods, B, has its outer extremity formed with an eye, 6, fitted loosely to said stud, and a nut, c, is threaded on the stud below the eye. The two rodsthus pivoted to their appropriate swinging pieces are respect ively fitted loosely in opposite ends of a tube, 0, secured by hangers D to the back of the seat and extending parallel therewith, Each 5 5 swinging piece has a bot-torn slot, 0, extending nearly its entire length, and has a top slot, f, extending preferably not quite so far rearward. The bottom slot renders the constru ction light and economical, and also permits the introduction and withdrawal of the sliding rod E. This rod fits loosely within the swinging piece, between the bottom and top slots, and has its forward extremity provided with an ear, 9, which projects upwardly through the top slot. I

The walls of top slot f are formed with two longitudinal ways, h, which provide bearing, respectively, for the two shoulders, 27, formed at thebase of ear This car passes up through a suitable opening in slide j, which latter is 'formed on goose-neck F, and the pivot lot a cam-lever, G, passes through an eye formed in said ear, and secures the goose-neck and the sliding rod together. The opposite extremity 7 5 of sliding rod projects through an eye formed in rear end of the swinging piece.

A cross-bar, H, unites the rear extremities of the two sliding rods E and extends outwardly beyond each of them. These extensions m form supports, respectively, for the two braces K of the top. This cross-bar is provided with two lugs, n, adapted to engage, respectively, with beveled projections 19, formed on the two hangersD. Each beveled proj ection serves to throw 8 5 its engaging-lug of the cross-bar outwardly, and finally lock said lug against the outer side of the beveled projection.

The upper surfaces of the two hangers are respectively formed with inclines r, the rear 0 portions of said inclines being their lowest point, so that the cross-bar H may ride upon the said inclines when the top is in forward position.

Each slide j has bearing on its swinging 5 piece, and likewise easy travel thereon. The two slides connect by rear extensions, 8, respectively, with opposite ends of the back rail,

to be returned to its normal forward position,

7 means for the same end backward at will, and returned and secured;

sides are then locked, and the top is secured top into straight line and correct position for Q 1 asaam L. Two uprights, M, connect said back rail and cross-bar H.

The mode of operating this form of sideshifting top is as follows: When aperson is to get in or out of the buggy, the corresponding side of the buggy-top is to be shifted back, so as to give free passage-way. The top is then and there locked against accidental displacement. Either side of the top can thus be swung or, if desired, the top can be moved directly backward, both sides thereof traveling on right lines. IVhen moved in return forward, both during travel of the buggy. Thelocking mech anism here shown may be substituted by other By attaching the slat-irons to the slides, which travel backward and forward upon the swinging pieces, I accomplish two or three desirable results. First, I adapt the principle of operation shown in my said previous patent to the popular style of tops made with goosenecks second, the slat-irons are enabled to lie closely together when the top is folded back, thus preventing play and wear of the parts. Each goose-neck may be readily released from the lock which secures it to its appropriate swinging piece, the top is given a firm and strong bearing, and the sliding rods E do not have to support the forward portion of said top. This construction also renders the top more strong and steady during travel of the buggy.

By attaching the back rail of the seat to the goose-necks and to the crossbar which unites the two sliding rods E, said back rail is moved backward with the top, and is returned with the latter tov its normal forward position To relieve the rear sliding parts from the weight of the top when the latter is in forward position, the cross-bar H is caused to ride up onto the inclines r, as shown. This saves the sliding parts from undue wear by causing the back weight of the top to be supported by the seat-back. It also renders the top firm and adapted to withstand jolting during travel of the buggy, as the top entire is thus substan-' tially seated upon the sides and back of the buggy-seat and clamped thereon.

The forward portion of the top has indirect bearing upon the two sides of the buggy-seat, and the rear portion has indirect bearing 011 the back of said seat. This construction also prevents play of rods B in the guideway, and they are bound therein until cross-bar H rides down from off said inclines 1-.

7 To further guard against undue wear to the top by reason of heavy travel of the buggy, I have provided the means described for preventing side racking. The lugs a engage with the beveled projections p, and thus guide the being locked. Said lugs then hold the top against any tendencyto side displacement. In

this manner the top islocked against accidental movement in any direction, and is clamped securely against any play of parts.

The short rods B have easy sliding move ment in their tubular guideway, and serve to direct and support the rear extremities of the swinging pieces as the latter are swung to the slots t, in which fit the pivots 2;. These slots J permit said swinging pieces to have movement about their pivots while the rods 13 move in right line. In substitution for such construction, Ihave shown three modified forms in the drawings. Fig. 6 represents the rear extremity of the swinging piece A as provided with a longitudinal slot, 10. A pivot, w, works in said slot, and the eye 0 of the rod B is connected to said pivot. Fig. 7 represents anoth er form of construction with a longitudinal slot in rear extremity of the swinging piece A. Fig. 8 represents the eye of the rod 13' made elongated, as shown at 0' It will be understood that each of these three modifications is adapted for use when the forward extremities of the swinging pieces A are secured by their pivots a fitting in ordinary eyes formed therein, and the longitudinal slots tare omitted.

It will be understood that omissions, substitutions, and' changes may be made as re- 'said slides being located above the rods and having bearing upon the upper sides of the swinging pieces, substantially as set forth.

2. In a vehicle-top, the combinatiomwith a swinging piece pivoted to the seat-side, and a rod mounted thereon and adapted to have lengthwise movement, of a slide connected to the rod above the latter, and a lock which clamps the slide in position on the upper side of the swinging piece, substantially as setforth.

3. In a vehicle-top, the combinatiomwith a swinging piece secured to the seat-side, and having a longitudinal top slot, of a sliding rod having an ear which projects up through said slot, and a slide having bearing on the swinging piece, and provided with an opening in which said ear fits, substantially as set forth.

4. In a vehicle-top, the combination, with two swinging pieces having their forward extremities respectively pivoted to opposite seatsides, of two independent rods respectively, 7

connected to the rear extremities of said swinging pieces, and a guideway substantially par allel wit-h the seat back, in which said rods 258,247 i i s have longitudinal movement, substantially as set forth.

The eombinatiomwith aswinging piece pivoted at its forward extremity to the seatside, and having a longitudinal top slot, and a slide having bearing on thetop of the swinging piece, of a sliding rod fitted in the latter, and having an upright ear projecting through said top slot, and also through an opening in a said slide, and a clamp connected to the ear, the walls of the top slot forming longitudinal ways against which two shoulders formed at the base of the ear hear, substantially as set forth.

6. In a vehicle top, the combination, with two swinging pieces respectively connected to opposite sides of the seat, and-a guideway located in rear of the seat, of two rods having their outer extremities respectively pivoted to the swinging pieces and their inner extremities fitted in the guideway, and mechanism adapted to prevent lateral and longitudinal play of the rods in said guideway when the vehicle-top is in forward position, suhstantially as set forth.

. movement, and thereby prevent play of parts,

substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I. claim the foregoing to be my invention I hereunto set my hand this 10th day of July, A. D. 1883.

SAYRES iv. Lennon.

Vitnesses:

CHAS. SALES, J r., THEODORE ALvoRD. 

